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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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